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"megumi, nobara! you should go home"

"our shift isn't over yet..." the boy said.

"they said a rainstorm is approaching. i want you to reach your homes safely"

"what about the closing?"

"i'll take care of it" you smiled, looking at the girl.

"yuji is getting ready to leave, too"

they nodded their heads, before leaving their posts to go and grab their things from the break room.

"do you want me to call you a taxi?"

"don't worry ms. y/n, i'll drive them home" megumi said.

"goodnight! be safe!"

"goodnight" they trio said at the same time, waving at you, before leaving the bakery.

due to the unexpected weather, you didn't have many customers— only the ones that lived close by.

you turned off the lights in the shop, before walking upstairs to your house. you unlocked the front door, the smell of dinner hitting your nostrils.

you made your way to the kitchen, finding kento in front of the stove. you wrapped your arms around his waist, burying your face in his back, as you released a breath you didn't know you were holding.

"how was work, my love?"

"it was alright" you mumbled.

"com'on, let's sit down— dinner's ready"

"ken, you didn't have to burden yourself with it..."

"taking care of you is never a burden"

a blush spread on your cheeks, as he helped you sit down on a chair.

he placed a kiss on your lips, bringing a small smile on your face.

"you really should be resting, though! this is your break"

"not for long"

"huh?"

"i have an interview at the end of the week"

"ken, this is wonderful news! you should've told me sooner" you pouted.

"i didn't want to interrupt your working"

"nonsense! i love having you at the bakery"

he laughed softly, before placing a plate of food in front of you.

"now that you mentioned it; will you open it tomorrow?"

"i don't know... the weather forecast said it's gonna rain heavily for the next few days..."

"i even sent the kids back home earlier, today, cause i was scared they weren't gonna make it back safely..."

"i'll decide tomorrow morning after we wake up" you continued, in which he nodded.

with that said, you sat in a comfortable silence while you ate dinner— before you broke it.

"ken?"

"yes, sweetheart?"

"do you want to move in with me?"

"i would love to, but i don't think right now is suitable"

"i don't have a monthly income anymore, so i can't really provide for you. once i'm settled, again, it'd be my pleasure to live with you"

"you know... i've never been to your house"

"i'm sorry for never taking you there, but... it's nothing great"

"it's just a small apartment with a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen"

"really...?"

"yeah... i thought there was no point in getting a bigger one since i lived alone"

"but now..."

"but now?" you asked, smiling softly.

"i could even stay in a house with four bedrooms, if it meant living with you"